Tadalafil: Overview & Uses on Erectile Dysfunction
Tadalafil Erectile dysfunction (sometimes called impotence) means that you cannot get or maintain a proper erection . There are several causes, the most common being due to a narrowing of the arteries that take blood to the penis. How it Works Tadalafil works by preventing the action of a chemical in your body, called phosphodiesterase type 5. This helps to relax (widen) blood vessels and improves the flow of blood to the penis following sexual stimulation. This helps to maintain an erection. Tadalafil is available on prescription, but it is only prescribed on the NHS for men with erectile dysfunction resulting from certain medical conditions. If you are given a private (non-NHS) prescription, you will be asked to pay for the tablets. Tadalafil is also prescribed for men with prostate gland enlargement. The prostate gland commonly becomes larger in older men. The condition is also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate is situated clos...